FTP Instructions


FTP is short for File Transfer Protocol. It's the protocol or "application" you will be using to download and upload files to and from your web site.



FTP instructions for Windows 95

  1. Download an FTP client of your choice and install it according to their instructions.
  2. Once you have it installed, start the program and you will see a new session profile.
  3. Profile Name: Type any name you want to give to this profile (usually your domain name or company name)
  4. Host Name: Type "ftp.yourdomainname.com" (or .org, .net, .edu). If you are a new customer, your domain name may not have propagated through the Internet yet (this can take up to a week or so). Instead, use the IP address that was provided to you (i.e. 207.213.37.xxx).
  5. Host Type: Choose automatic detect
  6. Username: Type the "username" that was provided to you through e-mail.
  7. Password: Type your "password". A password is initially chosen for you and sent to you along with your username, but you can change the password from this administration panel. Also check the box for "save password", so you won't have to enter it each time you start the program.
  8. Account: You can leave this blank.
  9. Remote directory: You can leave this blank.
  10. Local PC (optional): Type the directory path in which your files are located on your computer.
  11. Click on "SAVE" to save your preferences for this connection.
  12. Click on connect, and you are all set. (Note: Make sure anonymous login is not checked.)


FTP instructions for Macintosh

  1. Download an FTP client of your choice and install it according to their instructions.
  2. Double click on your application to start the program. A "New Connection" window will appear.
  3. Host: Type "ftp.yourdomainname.com" (or .org, .net, .edu). If you are a new customer, your domain name may not have propagated through the Internet yet (this can take up to a week or so). Instead, use the IP address that was provided to you (i.e. 207.213.37.xxx).
  4. Username: Type the "username" that was provided to you through e-mail.
  5. Password: Type your "password". A password is initially chosen for you and sent to you along with your username, but you can change the password from this administration control panel.
  6. Directory: You can leave this blank.
  7. Press OK, wait a couple of seconds and you are all done. (Note: you can create shortcuts under the customize menu so you won't have to enter this information ever again.)